Coen, Stephen Ward

August 23, 2006

Stephen Ward Coen, passed away Aug. 18, 2006 at the age of 84. Mr. Coen was born and educated in Seoul, Korea, a son of missionary parents. He was a U.S. Army WWII Veteran; he graduated from Monmouth College with a degree in physics; and was a member of the Theta Chi Fraternity. He was a licensed professional engineer and worked for 40 years at Underwriters Laboratories. He was an active member at the First Presbyterian Church of Deerfield, serving as an Elder and was a member of numerous committees. Stephen was a performing violinist, an extensive world traveler, and an experienced craftsman. Loving husband of Christine W. Coen; beloved father of Anne (Michael) Farmer, Jane Coen, Dick (Sue) Coen and Martha Coen-Cummings; treasured grandfather of John, Brian, Kristin, Katie, Ellie, Kyle, Luke and Kerianne; dear brother of Alfred L. Coen and the late Dean and Sibyl Coen. A Memorial Service will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 26 at the First Presbyterian Church of Deerfield, 824 Waukegan Rd., Deerfield, IL. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Parkinson Disease Association, 2050 Pfingsten Rd., Suite 127, Glenview, IL 60025 or the Foreign Missions Fund c/o First Presbyterian Church of Deerfield. For info or directions please call Kelley and Spalding Funeral Home at 847-831-4260 or www.kelleyspaldingfuneralhome.com